Edysta 2.5mg Tablet

✔️ Uses of

Erectile dysfunction (impotence), benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

✔️ How does

Tadalafil is an active salt in Edysta 2.5mg Tablet which increases the blood flow to the penis by relaxing the muscles in penile blood vessels hence, treating Erectile Dysfunctioning. 

✔️ Side Effects of Edysta 2.5mg Tablet

• Headache
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Flushing
• Stuffy nose
• Decrease/loss of vision
• Change in color vision
• Decrease/loss of hearing
• Prolonged and painful erection
• Dizziness
• Pain in the arms, legs and back
• Indigestion
• Muscle pain

✔️ Quick Suggestions:

• Take Edysta 2.5 an hour before sexual intercourse, but it can be taken between 30 minutes and 4 hours before sexual activity.
• Do not exceed one dose per day.
• It can also be used to treat the urinary symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia).
• Be cautious when driving or performing tasks that require concentration, as it may cause dizziness or blurred vision.
• Avoid alcohol consumption as it can impair your ability to achieve an erection and worsen dizziness.
• Seek medical attention if an erection persists for more than 4 hours after sexual intercourse.
• Do not use Edysta 2.5 if you have recently taken nitrates (medicines for chest pain), experienced a heart attack in the past 3 months, or had a stroke or heart failure in the past 6 months.

✔️ Indication

Edysta 2.5mg Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, a condition in which a man experiences difficulty in achieving and maintaining an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. Additionally, it is used to alleviate urinary symptoms resulting from the enlargement of the prostate gland, a condition that commonly affects older men.

✔️ Pharmacology

Tadalafil, the active ingredient in Edysta 2.5, is a specific inhibitor of phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5). Inhibition of PDE5 increases cGMP levels in smooth muscle cells, leading to penile erection. Cyclic GMP also relaxes smooth muscles and enhances blood flow to the corpus cavernosum.

✔️ Dosage & Administration of Edysta 2.5mg Tablet

• For Once Daily Use: The recommended starting dose of Tadalafil for once daily use is 2.5 mg, taken at approximately the same time every day, regardless of sexual activity timing. The daily dose can be increased to 5 mg based on individual efficacy and tolerability.
• The suggested initial dose for most individuals is 10 mg, with the possibility of increasing it to 20 mg or decreasing it to 5 mg depending on need.
• The effects of tadalafil can last for up to 36 hours.

✔️ Interaction

Certain medications can interact with Edysta 2.5, including nitrates (e.g., nitroglycerin, isosorbide), alpha-blockers, antihypertensive drugs, alcohol, antacids (magnesium hydroxide/aluminum hydroxide), ketoconazole, ritonavir, erythromycin, itraconazole, grapefruit juice, other HIV protease inhibitors, rifampin, and carbamazepine.

✔️ Contraindications

• If you are allergic to tadalafil or any other ingredient present in Edysta 2.5mg Tablet.
• If you are taking medicine known to cause vasodilator effects such as amyl nitrate or nitrates.
• If you are taking riociguat medicine used for the treatment of arterial blood pressure.
• If you have a known history of any heart problem such as heart failure.
• If you had a stroke in the past 6 months, a heart attack in the last 90 days, or breathlessness or chest pain during sexual activity.
• If you have a known history of liver disorders, low blood pressure, stroke or heart blockage.
• If you have a known history of eye problems like retinitis pigmentosa (a genetic disorder that may cause loss of vision).
• If you are not sure if you are taking this medicine carry the medicine packet along with you to the clinic.

✔️ Pregnancy & Lactation

There are no specific recommendations for use during pregnancy or lactation.

✔️ Precautions & Warnings

Exercise caution in conditions such as angina, renal impairment, hepatic impairment, bleeding concomitant with nitrates, alpha-blockers, alcohol, CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole), and other PDE5 inhibitors.

✔️ Storage Conditions

Store in a dry place, away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.